Monday, December 04, 2006

Life is about taking risks....Today as I was out for my 3 hour run, I got this crazy idea! I thought how cool it would be to stand on the top of Mission Peak naked, well I would keep my Montrails on.I knew there was no one on the trail, there were only two cars in the parking lot.I got to the top and the wind was blowing I'm sure it was 25 miles an hour, and it was cold 45 degrees.I stripped down and took a picture.Funny, how as soon as I took my clothes off I felt suddenly warmer.It was fun being naked alone up there.

I beleive life is all about taking risks as long as you aren't hurting anyone, why not?My life is all about taking risks. I have been suppressed by guys that I have dated all my life.Whenever I tried to be independent I'd get pushed down.I was never given the opportunity to take risk.I spent the majority of my life being afraid to try new things.I was afraid to be alone, I hated the dark was scared to run alone at night. And God forbid I could handle spending the night in the wilderness alone.I've been even told by guys not to get anymore tattoos.. It's my body and my life, I can do what I want. I'm not hurting anyone.

I was afraid of trying new things and being alone until my Mom died. After she died I felt like she gave me a new life to live. Dealing with her death changed me. She gave me life and I needed to be strong and do all things that I desired in life.I must thank my x-husband Ammon for believing in me and in a strange way he forced me to be badass. He was the one who said I could go out on the JMT alone and be fine. He was right I was fine. Even though we were a bad match he taught me so much.

I will continue taking risk traveling the trails alone for 511 miles spend the night on the ground, and not being afarid. Running the trail at night alone, in the dark. I am no longer afraid , I am no longer that scarred little girl from a few years ago, I am a strong confident woman and I will take risks.Sorry for the rant.Have a great day!

34 comments:

Great - now I have to empty my browser cache! (I'm at work and they scan for stuff like that!)You are too funny.I went camping at 10,000 feet, Sat. I dare you to do that in the blowing snow! You'd freeze your, uh... tattoos off! fer shur

You are so right! I used to be always scared. I woke up one day and decided to take in charge of my life! I am so thankful that i am with Scott, he always encourage me to do new things and always tells me that i can do it. He is a big part of my STRENGTH!!

You are so right! I used to be always scared. I woke up one day and decided to take in charge of my life! I am so thankful that i am with Scott, he always encourage me to do new things and always tells me that i can do it. He is a big part of my STRENGTH!!

Catra,I love the fact that you did that! I do that too - take risks and dare to do what i want. Now I do that - I was scared before...scared I wouldn't be loved or accepted or whatever. Be YOU girl - you are fun and sexy and powerful!!! Don't be scared and to hell with all those dumb boys who were threatened by your strength - :)Now - put your clothes back on....

Ofie you are a strong amazing woman.You're right Scott is an awesome man you two are a great match!

I'm still thinking about what 100 you should do as your first.I thinking Rocky Racoon 2008. You will be fine.I really think you should for sure do Mi-Wok 100k next year you will be fine. You are in great shape because of all the fitness classes you teach.You just need to add a few long runs to get you ready for Mi-Wok.XOXO,Catra

Great pic Catra, but better post.You echo some of the sentiments I have. I am strong and invincible. "I believe life is all about taking risks as long as you aren't hurting anyone why not"?I want to live my life to the fullest, to push my endurance, to do the things I want to do-and as long as they aren't hurting anyone else, why shouldn't I?

CatI've been running in NYC the past couple of weeks. Thanks for reminding me of what lies out there on the trail. Sure, I don't come across the likes of you that often but my wife and I definitely feel wild and brave when we hit it on the trails. You rock and you look great!

I'm not sure yet of upcoming ultras. I ran only ONE ultra in 2006 because of a series of injuries (from coming back to quickly after ankle surgery). I'm finally ready to start making some plans for 2007. One itch I've got that I might have to scratch is another Badwater...

I was forwarded your blog by a friend. Good stuff. This piece is very well written and echoes how I feel about my life. May you continue to live passionately and not give a rip about what people think. Life is one shot through the tunnel and you are running through it like a 100-miler, feeling every pebble, enduring, persevering--living. Don't change.

I've just found your blog and am slowly working my way through it. I totally relate to your comment about your mom - as much as my parents' deaths left a huge hole in my life, they inspired in me how NOT to live my life. They played it close to the chest, or hip, or whatever, and died young anyway. Not me.

Cat-I first saw you at my very first ultra (Wasatch). I ran at JJ100 in Oct and you were such an inspiration to my wife who crewed for me. She has been running and training hard since. She tells everyone she can about you! Its awesome! We are both sober and love the way we live our lives. All my best to you and I hope we both get to run into you along the trail sometime. Scott Black

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